In a battle between intra-conference foes, the Boston Celtics will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Cleveland is all but eliminated from postseason contention, Boston is in need of a win for the sake of their positioning.
So how will it all transpire?
Boston enters this game with a record of 36-34 overall and 12-23 on the road. They've also lost five games in a row, which displays their need for a momentum-building victory.
As for Cleveland, they're 22-47 on the season and 13-21 at home. While the postseason is out of the picture, the Cavaliers would make tremendous strides in the right direction by earning a win for their young players.
It's youth against experience in this Eastern Conference battle.
Time: Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Records: Boston Celtics (36-34, 12-23 road) at Cleveland Cavaliers (22-47, 13-21 home)
Betting Line: N/A
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Kevin Garnett, Ankle Inflammation, Doubtful
Courtney Lee, Sprained Ankle, Doubtful
Rajon Rondo, Partially Torn ACL, Out
Jared Sullinger, Two Herniated Discs, Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
Kyrie Irving, Sprained Left Shoulder, Out
Anderson Varejao, Blood Clot, Out
Dion Waiters, Knee Soreness, Doubtful